Kim leads Destinations International's strategic partner program. Her direct focus revolves around managing partners, and business members, and implementing programs that have a strategic emphasis on business development and industry advocacy.
Most recently, Kim was a Partner Manager for the Adventure Travel Trade Association; leading projects and managing partners in North America, Oceania, Asia, as well as Gear and Media accounts. Prior to this, Kim worked as a Global Program Manager for a high-end expedition travel company where she was responsible for the travel logistics and operations of 35+ bespoke maritime and overland programs globally. Highlights include a mid-winter trek to Everest Basecamp and crossing the Antarctic Circle at 66º south. She began in the industry and held accelerated positions at a high-profile organization that was responsible for destination marketing for the city of Seattle and the Pacific Northwest.
Kim has traveled to over 60 countries and currently resides in Bend, Oregon where she enjoys skiing, hiking, and hitting the links in search of her 3rd hole-in-one.